Picture of the day - May 6, 2006

Irises Blooming In Our Back Yard

Cheria and I have been eagerly anticipating the blossoming of the hundreds of irises growing in our back yard, and this week they finally burst out into full bloom. In proportion to the overall yard, the iris bed really isn't that large, but when you're standing next to it it looks like a sea of purple, blue and green! Irises are among my favorite flowers because they remind me of my mom. She always had plenty of irises growing in her flower beds, and I'm very happy that we have so many growing in ours. Like mom, these spectacular flowers stand tall when the winds of the world blow against them, their iron will and beauty shining through for all the world to see. We have a few very pretty orange irises growing out back as well, but the purple ones will always be my favorites because I grew up watching mom work with them in the fall so they would be ready to burst into bloom in the spring - and they always did! For everything there is a season, and I know that one day mom's season here on earth will be over...but she'll blossom anew in the presence of her Lord, helping Him tend a garden more beautiful than any we have ever seen or can even imagine. Until then, she can enjoy her irises - and ours - while she awaits the master's call.   Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo Interesting Articles